Yet another date my bike thread. - missing head badge.

[ndugu]

The frame has 4 split top tubes that extend down to the back axle.
It's a 3 speed internal.
twist grip to switch gears.

1950's?

thanks!

 

[ndugu]

Murray SpaceLiner?

 

[JAcycle]

I had one like that a long time ago and it was badged as a Western Flyer...dont know the name of of it as it was a dupont makeover

 

[Talewinds]

It's a Western Flyer Cosmic Flyer from about 1966. I'm a huge fan of those frames.

 

[Larmo63]

I can't date your bike, I already have a girlfriend. : )

 

[Adamtinkerer]

Murray built these for Sears and Western Auto starting around late '63. If it's a Sears bike, the brake arm side rear dropout will be stamped 'MOD 502'.

 

[30thtbird]

Post the complete serial number including any dots or blank areas. We can help better from there. Definitely Murray made.

 

[azhearseguy]

Aggree with above. It's Murray made Spacliner sold through Sears. Check out this site may be of help to you!

http://murrayeliminatormusclebikes.yuku.com/directory

 

[Talewinds]

Not to split hairs here but the Spaceliners used a very slightly different frame. On both bikes there are two sets of top tubes, an upper pair and a lower pair. A trait specific to the Spaceliner is that where these two sets of tubes end they make contact with each other. Use these photos for reference http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=27754
In the Cosmic liners the pairs of tubes never actually meet, like in my photos above.